Paynetown State Recreation Area
- 4850 S. State Road 446
- Bloomington, IN 47401
- (812) 837-9546
This state operated recreational area on the northeast side of Monroe Lake offers electric and non-electric camping, a beach, boat rental service, a marina with gas sales and a camp store. The DNR-staffed Interpretive Center is located near the park entrance. Entrance fee or state park pass required.
Monroe Lake is also known locally as Lake Monroe and Monroe Reservoir.
Salamander Sunday
- March 31, 2019
- Paynetown State Recreation Area
- (812) 837-9967
Fans of amphibians should mark their calendar for March 31, when Monroe Lake hosts “Salamander Sunday.” There are two programs open to everyone, no registration needed: an 8 a.m. salamander survey at Stillwater Marsh, and a 3 p.m. woodland salamander exploration at Paynetown SRA. ... Learn more
